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Chennai Commuters Face “Back-Breaking Ordeal” on Pothole-Ridden Thirumangalam Road

Chennai, November 3, 2025 – Commuters in Chennai are voicing growing concerns about the severely deteriorated condition of Thirumangalam Road in Villivakkam. The crucial link between Chennai-Tiruvallur High Road (CTH Road) and Anna Nagar West has become a “dangerous stretch” plagued by potholes, causing significant delays and safety hazards.

Residents report that the road has been in disrepair for the past six months due to ongoing civic projects, including work on the CMRL Phase II and a storm-water drain project. The combination of these projects has resulted in damaged Metrowater connections, sewer lines, and a road surface riddled with craters.

“Many avoid taking the Padi flyover from CTH Road to reach Anna Nagar… but [Thirumangalam Road] has become a dangerous stretch as it is ridden with potholes,” said Deepak K., an autorickshaw driver from Ayanavaram. The road’s poor condition is exacerbated by heavy traffic, especially during peak hours, and the recent onset of the Northeast monsoon.

Residents have reported incidents of people falling off their two-wheelers, and autorickshaw drivers are charging higher fares due to the difficult driving conditions. Concerns are also raised about the safety of pedestrians, particularly school children, as the narrow road lacks proper footpaths.

Ward 95 Councillor Sudha Deenadhayalan acknowledged the issue, stating that better coordination is needed between the Greater Chennai Corporation, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, and contractors to expedite the project’s completion and repair the damaged road.

The Hindu, an Indian newspaper, published a picture of the affected road to highlight the concerns of locals.

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